create_project

Create a new blank project. Defaults to the current account organization and waits for the project to appear in search. Creates a pre- or post-type-system-refactor project automatically based on the account rollout; pass useNewType/useRefactoredComponent to override.

Server Zion zion-mcp
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 111 required

What create_project does on Zion

AI agents use create_project to create or update resources in Zion — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Zion environment.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
wait boolean
category string | null
platform string | null
timeoutMs number
useNewType boolean
projectName string Yes
templateExId string | null
forBeginnerGuide boolean
organizationExId string
projectSpaceType string
useRefactoredComponent boolean

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why create_project needs a policy

Creating a project in an account is a Write operation: it results in persistent data modification but is reversible (projects can be deleted). The tool accepts organizational context and type-system parameters. While account-scoped, this is not as severe as Destructive (no permanent data loss) or Financial (no money movement).

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Create a new blank project" - a reversible creation operation that modifies account/organizational data. No mention of deletion, financial transaction, or code execution.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties)

Questions about create_project

What does the create_project tool do? +

Create a new blank project. Defaults to the current account organization and waits for the project to appear in search. Creates a pre- or post-type-system-refactor project automatically based on the account rollout; pass useNewType/useRefactoredComponent to override. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Zion MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_project accept? +

create_project accepts 11 parameters: wait, category, platform, timeoutMs, useNewType, projectName, templateExId, forBeginnerGuide, organizationExId, projectSpaceType, useRefactoredComponent. Required: projectName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_project? +

Register the Zion MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_project: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Zion. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_project? +

create_project is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_project rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block create_project completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_project. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides create_project? +

create_project is provided by the Zion MCP server (zion-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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